The European Chemicals Agency is the driving force in implementing the EU’s chemicals legislation for the benefit of human health and the environment as well as for innovation and competitiveness. The Agency is located in Helsinki, Finland, rated one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The Chair of Board of Appeal will represent ECHA’s Board of Appeal, taking responsibility for its operations, ensuring the achievement of objectives in line with the applicable EU chemicals legislation (REACH, CLP, PIC, BPR).

Your responsibilities:

Presiding over all appeals;

Examining and deciding on appeals in an independent and impartial manner;

Managing the operation of the Board of Appeal and the Registrar of the Board

of Appeal.

Your profile:

University degree in law or professional qualification for practicing as a lawyer;

Professional experience gained in the legal field;

Experience of regulatory and judicial procedures;

Strong communication and inter-personal skills, being able to discuss effectively and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders;

A very good command of English;

Managerial experience and work experience gained in a similar multicultural environment would be an asset.

Please consult the Official Journal OJ C 295 A of 21/08/2018 for the full vacancy notice as well as the eligibility and selection criteria.